Page 15: Historical Events In 1950

Dec 16   In the year 1950 truman proclaims state of emergency against "Communist imperialism"   

Dec 19   Gen Eisenhower named NATO commander in the year 1950.   

Dec 19   General Eisenhower named NATO commander on this day in history.   

Dec 20   "Harvey," starring James Stewart, premieres in NY in the year 1950.   

Dec 21   Cole Porte's musical "Out of this World" premieres at New Century Theater NYC for 157 perfs on this day in history.   

Dec 22   In the year 1950 2 self-propelled trains of Long Island RR collide, killing 77   

Dec 22   HMCS Athabaskan relieved for repairs and general maintenance; had performed carrier screen duty, escorted shipping, carried out blockade patrols and provided anti-aircraft protection and general support for the forces evacuating Inchon in the year 1950.   

Dec 22   On this day in history julius Weismann, composer, dies at 70   

Dec 23   In the year 1950 vincenzo Tommasini, composer, dies at 72   

Dec 24   Cleveland Browns win NFL championship, beat LA 30-28 on this day in history.   

Dec 25   In the year 1950 the Stone of Scone, the Scottish coronation stone, is stolen from Westminster Abbey by Scottish nationalists   

Dec 25   On this day in history xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nostalgia de la muerte), dies at 47   

Dec 26   In the year 1950 emile Enthoven, composer, dies at 47   

Dec 26   Gillette & Mutual buy All Star & World Series rights ($6M for 6 yrs) on this day in history.   

Dec 27   Max Beckmann, German painter/graphic artist, dies at 66 on this day in history.   

Dec 28   In the year 1950 chinese troops cross 38th Parallel, into South Korea   

Dec 29   Jon Polito, Phila, actor (Fire With Fire, Homicide) in the year 1950.   

Dec 30   In the year 1950 vietnam, Laos & Cambodia become Independent states in France Union   

Dec 31   Charles Koechlin, French composer (Jungle Book), dies at 83 in the year 1950.   

Dec 31   Jockeys W Shoemaker & Joe Culmone set record of 388 wins in a year on this day in history.   

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Jan 02   Lou Gramm, rocker was born in the year 1950.   

Jan 02   David Shifrin, American classical clarinetist was born in the year 1950.   

Jan 03   Beth Anderson, composer was born in the year 1950.   

Jan 03   Victoria Principal, American actress was born in the year 1950.   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of chris Stein, rock guitarist and co-founder of Blondie (Heart of Glass, Call Me) born in Brooklyn, New York   

Jan 05   Michael O'Donoghue, writer/performer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Ioan Petru Culianu, Romanian-born professor (d. 1991) was born in the year 1950.   

Jan 05   John Manley, Canadian politician was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Emil Jannings, actor (The Way of All Flesh), dies at 65 on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Isaiah Bowman, geographer/co-founder (Geographical Review), dies at 71 on this day in history.   

Jan 08   George Rowe, cricketer (15 wckts in 4 Tests for S Af 1895-1902), dies in the year 1950.   

Jan 11   On this day in history karin Michaelis, writer, dies at 77   

Jan 12   Koos van de Griend, composer, dies at 44 in the year 1950.   

Jan 15   Gen Henry "Hap" Arnold, U.S. General of the Air Force (b. 1886) died in the year 1950.   

Jan 21   George Orwell, author (Animal Farm, 1984), dies in London at 46 in the year 1950.   

Jan 22   Alan Hale, actor (Little John-Adv of Robin Hood), dies at 57 on this day in history.